tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124101092011-10-06T22:11:21.921+11:00Woman about town, using yoga as her guide and studying to become a Nutritionist & Personal Trainer while working full time as a Photo Editor. Sydney, AustraliaRand(Om) Biteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12221362768923638404noreply@blogger.comBlogger5761100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12410109.post-31783963970884846812011-04-09T20:25:00.008+10:002011-04-09T21:37:10.040+10:00

Photo: ombitesIt's time. I've been itching to get the words down and having a outlet to do it. A friend suggested I start blogging, ha...so welcome back old friend.The most significant thing that has happened since January is that I am now single after 9 years. This only happened several weeks ago. It has been seriously quite incredible and the most amicable break up I have ever had. We love each

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My intention for 2011: "Standing in tadasana without apology" ~ David Life2010. Thank you. You threw so many curve balls my way that I did actually end up crumbling. I lost my connection to the earth and couldn't find my feet there for a while. I stopped my yoga sadhana practice when I needed it more than ever and I ate everything and anything in sight (except for the flesh of animals!). But now

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Photo: Jasmine Tarkeshi from Laughing LotusI am so grateful to have had the uplifting opportunity to practice with Jasmine Tarkeshi from Laughing Lotus over the weekend, even more so because Australia is a long way to travel from New York/California. The first day with Jasmine was a 3 hour Gita Vinyasa workshop where Jasmine based her dharma talk on the Bhagavad Gita - "If you want to be free

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Photo: ombitesMy blogging time has become a lot less frequent because of my nutritional studies, not enough hours in the day, but I feel like I need to get some thoughts down and catch up on my favourite reads.I completed a level 3, five day Urban Remedy Cleanse juice detox the past week and I feel amazing both mentally and physically (yoga dysmorphia aside). My skin has never been better, my

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One of my favourite special places in Sydney is warming up the studios in time for Spring with an Open Day! If you are in Sydney, please come along and check out Samadhi Yoga and meet the gang this Saturday 2nd October from 10am - 3pm. Samadhi Yoga Newtown & Camperdownwww. samadhiyoga.com.auThere will be:Free yoga classesFree chai and vegan snacks Check out the studios and meet the

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Call it Rockasana and I am so there. Mick Barnes from Samadhi Yoga talks to Jeffrey Cohen from Jivamukti Yoga Charleston about coming to Australia. For more info about the workshops in December 2010, visit Samadhi Yoga.

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Photo: ombitesThe season of rebirth, renewal and re-growth is my favourite time of year. Sydney becomes alive again as the days grow longer and the smell of jasmine is everywhere. It's also my birthday month so it's always a time I reflect on what has passed and make a promise to myself for the following year. Unfortunately, the year has been filled with a whole lot of self-doubt and holding

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Photo: ombitesBack in 2008, I was shopping around for a new yoga mat. My practice was getting more serious and I wanted a mat that would last. The general consensus was that I should either buy the Jade or the Manduka. But being stubborn, I didn't invest in the Manduka because they were so "popular". I know, reverse snob anyone? Two years later and lots of crumbles, I wish I had bought the

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I tried working through my running issues on Saturday by revisiting my old haunts and it just wasn't happening again. Something tells me that Kathryn and Lucinda aren't going to let me off that easy though. We've been through a lot together over the years with each other's weight loss journeys and I reckon Kathryn, you can smell a big fat lazy rat with me! But I've worked it out. Since moving and

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The secret to success? Danielle LaPorte has a fabulous blog about self realisation (basically) and her recent post was like a cold hard slap to the face. It's funny, you know the truth but sometimes we need to be told again and again. It reminds me of what Sharon Gannon, founder of Jivamukti Yoga, is very much about as well - say what you mean and mean what you say. Walk the talk.This past week

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Photo by: David Life assisting, Jivamukti Yoga SwedenMy teacher MB doesn't want us to kick up into sirsasana anymore and/or use a wall. He never taught it that way and doesn't believe it should be done that way. This then highlights how poor my upper body strength really is. I've always had a fear about sirsasana and remember how excited and happy I was when I finally decided one day that I was

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Baby, I finally know what I'm going after....I love a bit of Devendra Banhart to make me smile.Still not a perfect week but much better than it has been in weeks. Alcohol is my downfall though and I hate that it can ruin my early morning routine. Fortunately this is not a regular occurrence on a school night. I rather get up in the morning and watch the sunrise, feel alive. It sets the tone for

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Photo: Vali Myers by Eva Collins, a truly remarkable woman who taught me the value of embracing my c*nt whilst having afternoon tea one completely random day in her Melbourne studio. * * * * *Back in May I wrote a little about where I thought my yoga practice was at after having lost a fabulous teacher to retirement. But this past week revealed a nice surprise. I have finally found my new teacher

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Photo: ombitesThe first week didn't go exactly to plan but that doesn't mean the plan gets scrapped. It was my baby sister's birthday on Saturday with treats abound, my baby brother stayed with us for the entire week, there was a girls home-made pizza night mid-week at our place, work was more busy than usual with a media launch (I work in television, stills co-ordinator for publicity)....and the

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Photo: Mary's 3 Keys to Weight Loss by ombitesKathryn wrote a post about The Trunk of Broken Dreams that made me realise it's time to take my food habits of late a little more seriously again. I've put on 6kgs since February and really, that's not ideal. I know it's not the whole 30kgs I lost initially but it's still 20% ... and I can't fit into my favourite jeans anymore!Some of the things that

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Sydney ParkOriginally uploaded by ombites ...nothing can go wrong. I went for an 8km walk this morning around where we used to live. We actually still live close by but it's funny how we impose invisible little borders around where we live. I need to remember to cross those invisible lines and not forget about the other side. Metaphor for much else? I think so.

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So I received yet another email about using my blog to pimp yoga goods and services."We follow your blog and believe that your content exemplifies the interests and lifestyle choices of "Person's Name"...we think "Person's Name" would connect with your readers...as a guest blogger on your site."No. No, I don't think so. If you actually read my blog you would realise it's a personal blog. I will

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Photo: ombitesFirst off, we call cilantro coriander in Australia. One of the things I am realising about going down the vegan path is that I need to be organised and pretty much need to be able to cook my own food. Vegan pre-made packaged food sucks in my opinion and the cafes/restaurants in Sydney that cater to vegans aren't much better either. I really do miss New York for the abundance of good

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YOGA SUTRA I.1 ATHA YOGA NUSASANAMNow this is yoga as I have observed it in the natural world.Photo: Prayer Flags by ombitesRecently, several more of the fantastic teachers from Samadhi Yoga in Sydney took on the Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Training in New York. Coming back qualified, the growing Jivamukti community in Sydney was ready to welcome them home and celebrate by going on retreat!The

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I don't believe in gods themselves but I really do appreciate what they can mean to us ~ to represent a philosophy, a way to live your life.Photo: Ganesha, MAC style by ombites

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"...all I want is to rock you soul" - Sarah Trestrail, my beautiful Jivamukti teacher, has been playing this track in savasana the past week. It really moved me tonight and I know that sounds corny but I was thinking about the class, the yogis beside me and the fact that we all made the effort to come to class on another rainy Sydney night to practice together. The lively chatter before and after

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These are some my personal favourite yoga links but the pages are in need of a major update. Over the next couple of weeks I will be updating my blog's look, feel and content.Yoga BlogsYoga BooksYoga DVDsYoga FAQYoga ResourcesYoga SuppliesYoga Studios & Teachers

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Photo: Spooky Lightbulb by DyannaI don't write much about my actual yoga practice because I find it hard to articulate the experiences. The synergistic effect it has on me mentally and physically continues to keep me moving and my thoughts unfolding. Truthfully, it's hard to pin down where I think my practice is really at. Sometimes I have a light bulb moment and feel like I've had an enormous

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I love beats, all kinds and especially the new Xavier Rudd album, Koonyum Sun. Guess what my sun salutes will be grooving to this week? Sweet. Xavier Rudd will be touring in the States in 2010 - check him out! Rudd is an Australian musician, activist and surfer.

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Photo: Patty (teacher) & Phil at Samadhi Yoga 2007Phil over at Green Ink has a magic way with words. She is also one of the most beautiful, generous people I know. I wanted to share a post she recently wrote about her yoga practice which made me feel a great big burst of warmth from the inside out - click here.I love yoga too for what it has brought to my own life and those around me. It's a

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Photo: a list by jek in the boxI have to finally concede that I am hopeless with plans and prefer to have the freedom to be random in my everyday life. I have enough boring structure in my life with work and study. The 101 list is really not working out so well for me either and I don't even want to look at the list because it makes me feel trapped. I may re-visit it later. I also may not.This

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Some exciting news for Sydney yogis – one of the best yoga studios in Sydney, Australia (in my humble opinion) has joined forces with the The Yoga Factory in Camperdown to become an even bigger and better Samadhi Yoga. There will be lots more yoga, lots more Jivamukti yoga and a vegan cafe to boot!From Monday 19th April, Samadhi relocates to Unit A, 76 Wilford Street in Newtown. The Yoga Factory

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My blog turns five today and I have a thing for the number five. I've chosen a snapshot post from every year to celebrate. I also want to make a special note to all the bloggers who have commented, encouraged and given me food for thought, thank you. It's been especially nice to have met some of you who have become good friends over the years. Cheers to blogging and being connected all around the

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Photo: joy by whimsy studiosFebruary was quite an enlightening month and as far as my little corner of the world is concerned, it was Jivamukti Yoga month. What an absolute honour to practice under and be guided by Sharon Gannon and David Life. They have awakened something in me and I am going to hold onto to it for as long as I can and explore it further over the next month.I am also still doing

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The Jivamukti experience with Sharon Gannon and David Life in Sydney, Australia...how can I put it in words when I am still processing it all? How can I go back to my life as it was before? I can only move forward now and learn more, experience more, create more, be the best person I can be and be compassionate to all those around me.If you have never experienced Jivamukti Yoga, I promise you it

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I'm on my second day of a four day workshop with Sharon Gannon and David Life from Jivamutki Yoga and all I can say is WOW. I'll write a proper update, check blogs and respond to everyone who has commented recently, in a couple of weeks. Right now I have so much to absorb and there's more to come. It's been amazing so far and I feel really fortunate to be able to practice with them.HAPPY V DAY TO

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I always love it when someone says they can feel "it" in their bones and tonight I really did. Tonight was the first night back at college for the year and I already love 3rd year Nutrition (Clinical Studies). I know I'm making the right career change in my 30s. You'd think that I would have already come to that conclusion by 2nd year but 2nd year was a real bitch. I seriously can't wait to start

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February feels fantastically good and back on track. I love starting the day with a run and/or yoga because it sets the tone for my day. It's also important for me to throw in some free days.Links to the DVDs, podcasts and studios I attend and use:Dancing Warrior YogaSamadhi YogaJivamukti Yoga Workshop and Retreat with Jivamukti Yoga Founders Sharon Gannon and David Life from New York (USA)

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Why is it that when a tragedy occurs, like in Haiti, some people take on the tragedy like they have experienced it themselves, from the comfort of their own homes? It really is bad over there but the best thing we can do is donate what we can (eg. money, time, services) and not turn it into a personal "woe is me" situation. I've read a few blogs this past week that have really annoyed me in this

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Alright, it's time to come to. It's time to get out of this haze that I've been living the past year and focus again. I always try to do too much and then life gets hard, I get sick and then I miss out on doing important things like simply hanging with my loved ones. I haven't really felt passionate about much lately and that kind of scares me. I got lost to the routine. To lose passion is to

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Photo: Quill who likes to join me in downward dog and savasanaIt's been a month since I really practiced asana yoga. Dear gods, will I remember how to do it? Will I even be able to hold a pose? What about the extra weight I've put on? I've felt a little lost without my asana practice and haven't felt so distanced from my practice like this before. I even feel a little anxious about it. I know my

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What a way to start the year by reading Born to Run by Christopher McDougall. Finally a book about running that didn't bore me to tears and took me on a wild journey. Thank you Jo for recommending this book to me. I am no "writer" and really wish I could write a review to do this book justice. All I can say is this:F*cking brilliant, what a ride! I am no ultra-runner but I know that feeling I get

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Photo: keep on jumping by gosia janikI've had a two week break from hooping, running, yoga and anything at all really related to moving . . . and slept in most days. Plus I ate. And ate. And ate. I think I really needed to do this but realised just how much I missed yoga, the asana practice. I also missed running. The food part was not enjoyable at all so looking forward to being healthy again. I

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Australia in the summertime, love. A beautiful yoga session this morning and then off to the beach with good friends, reconnecting - we've got to treat her right. On days like today, I am reminded just how beautiful and special she is. Respect.Mother by Xavier Rudd

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Photo: SIRSASANA by CucubianitaI need to document this or it's not real, ha! I'm in crazy study mode but while sitting here I thought right, I'm going to do it. I'm going to do headstand unassisted. And I did. Albeit against the wall but now I can get my legs all the way up by myself. I'm pretty damn chuffed with myself. Ganesh it feels good. Finally, something inside this crazy head of mine has

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Photo: sirsasana by gosia janikTue 1 - 90 min dancing warrior yoga w/ nikkiWed 2 - 5 km runThu 3 - rest dayFri 4 - 60 min jivamukti yoga w/ sarah tSat 5 - 60 min walkSun 6 - 75 min jivamukti yoga w/ sarah tMon 7 - 5 km run + 60 min samadhi yoga w/ jessTue 8 - 40 min walk + 60 min jivamukti yoga w/ kirileighWed 9 - 5 km run + 60 min samadhi yoga w/ jessThu 10 - 5 km run + 60 min jivamukti yoga DVD

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Photo: Cocktails at Cookie in 2007. Melbourne, Australia. Bloggers really can become true friends in real life and I am so excited that the gorgeous, sexy, joyful, talented, generous, loving Phil is engaged to someone who makes her so crazy in love. I also just realised that it's been two years since I've seen her in the flesh, the shame! The Sydney/London divide will do that and sadly no mulla/

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I'm not giving up on this Yovember thing but I am consolidating. I can't realistically post every day now because I want to invest my time in studying for my end of term exams. I did defer all four of my subjects but still have the option of sitting the final exams this year. I will sit three of them and extend the fourth subject into next year.So this is my plan for the rest of Yovember. I'll

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Photo: summer heat cooling feet by mon of the loinSummer is seriously just around the corner now and today hit 41℃ (105.8℉), yikes! I love a BBQ and this summer I want to clear out the backyard and buy a wading pool. A barbie (vegie style thanks), lots of beer and a pool. Can't think of anything more relaxing while hanging out with friends in the summertime. Unfortunately, this also marks the

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Today was buy a new washing machine day after our baby blew up the other day and it surprisingly took longer than we envisaged. I thought I knew exactly what I wanted but then ethics came into play. The machine I wanted didn't have a high energy or water rating so it took us a while to decide on another machine all together. But we did get one. We try to be as considerate to the environment as we

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I'm still sleepy . . . today's practice: 30 min walking meditation.

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Photo: while we sleep by just.KOn three hours sleep and a day of work on top of that, did I really think I was going to do anything physical or meditative at all? Nope, not a chance. I'm not keen for an injury. Today was about just being and getting a good night sleep. I never underestimate the power of sleep to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit.

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Dropping in....going to the New Moon screening at midnight tonight. Love it or hate it, it's totally my idea of a sweet getaway from all my study/work stress of late. It's fun and I've always been in love with vampires, especially those with a conscience and a soppy, deep, passionate love story. And yes, I'm a huge Robert Pattinson fan. The killjoys can just go bitch somewhere else.Practice: 5 km

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Yesterday was intense and kinda exploded with a great big belly laugh when my washing machine did as well. Sometimes you need that external {{bang}} to give you a well deserved slap and to make you realise it's just broke. Fix it or get a new one, and get on with it. So today was a lot more calm. I seemed to go through the motions without any major mishaps. I had a new teacher for yoga but I was

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Photo: self-portrait with cat by FrizzTextCheck out more Gosia Janik on Flickr - absolutely beautiful.Practice today: 5 km run + 75 min samadhi yoga w/ Sarah OwenToday's practice was exactly what I needed to help me feel strong enough to make decisions that would seem like I'm giving up. But I'm not giving up, I'm just changing the path. Sarah Owen has such a beautiful, calming presence and her

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Yoga, brekky, play, lunch, study, study, break, study, blog, study, study, study...sleep. I should probably throw in dinner somewhere.Practice: 75 min jivamukti yoga with Sarah Trestrail

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Photo: EXAM GHOST :| by Noora SulimanThis weekend is all about studying for my nutrition mid-term exam on Monday. I have a bunch of minerals to look over and I need to make sure I have a basic grasp of what they're all about. It's going to be a tough exam because there are at least a dozen to cover for the mid-term but if I keep reading over my notes and look up anything I don't understand, I

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Photo: hoop man lives by AcroYogiPractice: 5 km run + 20 min hoop meditationI booked my flights for Byron today and I'm really looking forward to the workshops and retreat with Jivamukti Yoga's Sharon Gannon and David Life in February 2010! Looks like I might be extending my time up there for some added fun after too.

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Practice: 90 min Dancing Warrior Yoga w/ Nikki ElwinMy practice this morning was really tough. I'm not very good at doing any form of exercise when it gets warmer (Sydney gets very humid) and yoga is no exception. I get up early to go for a run before the sun rises for this very reason, even in winter. So back to this morning, I had a lot of mental hoops to jump through to the point where I was

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Photo: Date & Apple Slice by Rand(Om) BitesMy man is coming home tomorrow so I spent the night baking. I very rarely bake but this is a fave of his and I wanted to make something special for when he arrives home. Unfortunately, I'll be at work when he arrives but that's probably a good thing for him to unwind from the long flight. Australia is so far away from anywhere.Practice: 5 km run + (100x)

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Practice: 90 min Dancing Warrior Yoga w/ Nikki ElwinPose of the day: adho mukha mandukasana (downward facing frog, seated hip opener)Thoughts: I was pushed further than I would normally go in class today and it was like a mini-breakthrough both mentally and physically. I need to challenge myself more and not just be comfortable. One of the main things I came to realise is that I want to

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Monday's are my busiest day so while I couldn't fit in an asana practice, I did find time to be still and present.Practice: 5 km run + 20 min sound meditation listening to Dead Can Dance to welcome the new day and end it - Lisa Gerrard's voice is pure bliss, pure magic.

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Image: Rand(Om) Bites word cloud, courtesy of WordlePractice: 40 min walk + 60 min Transform Yourself with Jivamukti Yoga DVDToday is all about focusing on my essay about advancements in wound healing. Blogging every day is a real challenge. It's time. I work full-time, study full-time and now try to do yoga every day too while writing about it. Mmm. I need to prioritise or I'll burn out. Another

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Photo: Hearts: 14/2/07 by redcherryhillPractice: Radiant Heart Yoga Shiva Rea DVD (35 min)I needed this practice tonight and I forgot just how powerful focusing on the heart chakra anahata can be. It helps me feel more centred within my heart and reaches right out of me. I adore Shiva Rea as well. I've never had the opportunity to practice with her, even when she visited Australia recently, but I

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Photo: 100 km/h meditation by Robot MonsterI've been catching up in blogland the past several days and wow, it's amazing to see so many new blogs. It’s also great to see some of the old crew still blogging. I cringed though when I stumbled across and was reminded of the "angry" bloggers out there, especially in the yoga community, who are still angry and just plain nasty. I won't go back there.

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Photo: Trikonasana at Nyungwe Forest by Cowrie YogaPractice: 90 mins Dancing Warrior Yoga with Nikki ElwinPose of the day: utthita trikonasana (extended triangle pose)This is probably one of my favourite, favourite poses. After several rounds of sun salutes, it feels good to feel grounded and so strong while holding this pose. It makes me feel like I can do anything, achieve anything. But I've

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Photo: Hoop Genesha Crystal by KaraMaiaPractice: 5 km run + 20 min hooping meditationI did another hoop workshop on the weekend with Jo from Live::Love::Hoop. I love hooping even if I am terrible at it. It's fun, it's meditative, challenging - anything I want it to be.Hoop links to get your hoop on:Bunny Hoop StarHoop LoversHoopaholicLive::Love::HoopPose of the day: sukhasana (easy pose)This is a

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Photo: Yoga Yoga by chai.yogaToday, right now, is 38°C (100.4°F) in Sydney. It's hot. It's humid. It's bright. Love it. But not so much to practice asana in and I've never been interested in trying hot yoga. Fortunately I prefer to practice asana (and run, walk or hoop) early before the heat takes over. Summer is well and truly on its way.This morning I actually woke up and had the cranks because

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Photo: Jessica, Savasana by felaphotgraphyIt's kind of weird not having my partner around and in another country. It's quiet. No guitars, no xbox, no other man made noise. It's cool but the absence also makes me realise how much I really dig him, even after 7 years together. More internal chit chat and more monkey mind going on but hopefully I can tame it so I can focus again. It's almost like I

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Photo: In shoulderstand by Caterina's photosPose of the day: shoulder stand aka salamba sarvangasana. This is one of my favourite poses now that I'm not throwing myself up into it and getting lower back pain (you'd think I'd be getting pain in the neck). I used to use the momentum of rocking back and forth to basically throw myself up but I've since learned to just use my core and lift, then

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Some of the notable yogi blogs I have on my Google Reader feed. I update this constantly. There are so many great blogs out there!30 Something Yogini (USA)Be Present - Yoga & Life in San Diego (USA)Cupcakes and Yoga (USA)Daily Cup of Yoga (USA)Eco Yogini (USA)Elephantbeans (USA)Gussying Up The Tuttle (USA)Hip Tranquil Chick (USA)Hoopaholica (Australia)It's All Yoga, Baby (USA)Linda's Yoga Journey

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Photo: Lululemon Love Bus by Carolyn ColesIn one of my yoga classes, we've been asked to do yoga every day for the month of November and write about it. It doesn't always have to be a full practice. It can be 10 minutes of asana, 90 minutes of asana or even 5 minutes of meditation. Just as long as we do yoga every day and be mindful of what we are practicing. Blogging my practice will keep me

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Luckily I called my blog *rand(om)* because I really do get the urge to write sometimes and need an outlet. Yoga for me this past year has been challenging. New teachers, new styles, politics and then some. But the love has come back in force and a renewed commitment to myself. When I do yoga, both on and off the mat, I feel more positive and my my relationships with those around me benefit as

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I'm currently in the middle of my studies to become a qualified Nutritionist and Personal Trainer. I really can't wait to start helping people get their health back on track via diet and exercise but unfortunately keeping a blog is proving too much to manage right now because I need to focus. I've come a long way on my own journey with weight loss and have so many people to thank, including all

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Which also means my birthday and I've got some crazy fun stuff planned to celebrate. But in the meantime, I've got 6 weeks to shed the winter poundage and with a good clean diet, as much wholefoods and unprocessed foods as possible, it'll be sweet. I just need to eat less and skip the banana bread with my morning coffee too. Yes, I am happy to say I'm not fighting it anymore. I love a morning

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Image: healthy lungs and smoker's (black) lungsI am studying Nutritional Medicine and a huge component of this is understanding how the human body works - anatomy, physiology, symptomatology, pathology and diagnosis. Last weekend we had to attend Wet Labs and wow, I am even more amazed by the human body. Nothing we learn from textbooks and lectures compares to actually being able to see and hold

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I've been having a bit of a tough time of late but I came across this clip by Oren Lavie. It puts a smile on my face every single time I listen to it and it reminds me of all the simple things in life that are beautiful." ... Soon she's down the stairsHer morning elegance she wearsThe sound of water makes her dreamAwoken by a cloud of steamShe pours a daydream in a cupA spoon of sugar sweetens up

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Om Gum Ganapatayei NamahaOm Guhm Guh-nuh-puh-tuh-yea Nah-mah-hahI just came home from an Elephant Power Jivamukti Workshop at Samadhi Yoga with the gorgeous Sarah Trestrail this evening, and this is exactly what I needed. I was thinking that this is exactly what all my friends who are going through a tough time right now needed too. A bit of clarity when the dark wall comes up before us and we

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I don't hoop nearly as much as I'd like but today I picked up my brand new spanking sparkly hoop and going to get back into it. It's meditative, compliments my yoga practice perfectly and it's a bloody fantastic ab workout.For hooping classes in Sydney (Australia) - check out Sydney's hottest hoop instructor: Bunny Hoop StarThis is my kitty Quill and my new sparkly hoop. Quill likes to check out

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It's been a month now since I started taking running more seriously, in addition to my yoga practice, and I have well and truly been converted. I always hated running. I would run out of breath after only a couple of metres, my knees and ankles would hurt, my face would be the colour of a seriously over-ripe tomato and honestly, I thought it was boring. Really boring. But not anymore.I look

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I start college again on Monday for another 12 weeks so I need to make sure I've got my exercise sorted (as well as my eating, snacks, study time, play time etc) because I won't have the luxury of time on my side with full-time work as well. Last term proved to be really tough for me and my eating got a little out of control. I was not organised at all so everything was that much harder. I got

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My man got published in Sex, Thugs and Rock & Roll! He is also the gatekeeper for Crimespace, a thriving online community for both readers and writers of Crime Fiction. I'm really proud of him and it's so inspiring to be surrounded by people who follow their dreams and passions. He's pretty damn good on a steel guitar too, playing the blues baby.Dirt Diva has also been an ispiration of late with

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“Do your practice and all is coming.”In loving memory of Shri K Pattabhi Jois. Guruji passed away on May 18 2009 in Mysore, India. What a guy, what a legacy.Shri K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga InstituteShri K Pattabhi Jois Charitable Trust

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Nadine, thank you so much for posting this on your blog. I want to pass it on also - Aimee Mullins: a conversation about potential.

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One of my favourite people in blogland, iDiet, has written a fantastic post about self awareness - click here. Don't let your self awareness be your excuse for bad behaviour.

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My Jivamukti teacher is back and what a force. For all my yogi friends in Sydney (or even visiting Sydney), if you get a chance, get yourself to a Jivamukti class with Sarah Trestrail. I always come out of her class renewed, inspired, challenged both mentally and physically, and a whole lot more.This month's Jivamukti focus is Guru Mantra. We began and finished our class with this chant. I still

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I feel a little embarrassed leaving my mini-breakdown post up now but you guys are unreal and were so supportive that I can't delete it now. It really is amazing how we can all touch each other with words of support, kindness and so much love through this blogging medium. I am much better, thanks guys.My bad days never last. I know I have an easy life and any stress is only caused by me and how I

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Love you long time Skinny Latte, thank you for the love and some good old Aussie humour. I needed a night to have a melt down so I can get straight back to reality - harden the f*ck up! Too funny *mwah*.

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break⋅down [breyk-doun]–noun1. a breaking down, wearing out, or sudden loss of ability to function efficiently, as of a machine.2. a loss of mental or physical health; collapse. I think this pretty much sums up my day and current state. I stuffed up my exam on Tuesday and I keep stuffing up at work. I have another exam on Monday. I am a touch sensitive right now. The joys of being an emotional

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I've taken an annual leave day today to study for my Biochemistry exam tonight. Not very confident but I'll try my best. The college I go to have cut a lot of costs and I'm afraid that includes the quality of the education I am paying for. You would be shocked if you saw the state of the Biochemistry workbook that was handed out at the beginning of term. It clearly hasn't been updated since 1999.

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HAPPY MARDI GRAS SYDNEYTo love, light, laughter and equal rights for all regardless of skin colour, race, gender or who you f*ck. Seriously.More info - click here.

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In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer. Albert Camus (1913 - 1960)I adore Albert Camus' work and my gorgeous friend Ally, and fellow yogi, had this quote at the end of one of her emails to me. I wanted to share it because it reminds me of the prana within us, our life source that we focus on and celebrate in yoga. Whenever I do a sun salutation, I

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Through repetition the magic will be forced to rise.- Alchemical Precept

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Guess who got their learner's licence today? It's a hard one ... me! What, you serious, but you're 30 you say? Yep, finally. Without getting ethical about why one shouldn't drive a car etc, I need to be able to drive to get to places quicker, on time and safely. Getting home quite late most nights on a train full of drunks or opportunists is not my idea of fun. For the little amount of time I do

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One of the best things you can do to help you achieve your goals in life is to surround yourself with positive people. People who get off their butts and take responsibility for every single thing they think, say and do - not blame others for their lot in life.Here's another shout out to a wonderful woman in my life who continues to inspire me, the gorgeous Skinny Latte. If you're looking for an

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If you are in Melbourne this Friday, the wonderful Nadine Fawell is donating her time as a yoga teacher at Moksha Yoga, who in turn are donating the proceeds of their "Free Yoga Day" to the Melbourne Bushfire victims.Nadine is really cool. Ever thought of trying yoga? Maybe this can be a great start. I can't wait to get down to Melbourne to try one of her classes myself.FREE YOGA DAY - click here

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60+ hour weeks really are the bane of my existence right now but all for a very good cause, to be a professionally qualified and working Nutritionist. It's going to happen but I need to get myself more organised. I just don't have time to do things on the run anymore. I need to think about my day before it begins. That way the stuff like food, exercise and priorities are dealt with so I can

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One of my favourite things to do, and something I don't do often enough, is to simply float (in the ocean). I feel light, I feel free, I feel like there is not a care in the world.I am so unbelievably busy right now. Happy, but so very tired. Trying to survive on 4-6 hours sleep a night is not great, especially when I don't have any wind down time. I'm grabbing half an hour this morning to just

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A colleague at work sent me this via email and I wanted to share it and post it here as a reminder. How often do we forget about the simple things in life that can really make a difference. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day.. And while you walk, smile.Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.Sleep for 7 hours.Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.Play more games.Read

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Good point about heart rate M, in relation to my post about skipping.The way we test our heart rate in Booty Camp is to run really really fast on the spot (knees high) for 10 secs and count our heartbeat immediately after (more accurate reading at neck). 30 is a good average. Then times your count by 6 to get your beats per minute. The recommended maximum (and efficient) heart rate while

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When going to the gym is unrealistic, even walking is hard to do if you've got young children, what else can you do? Skipping! You can skip while the kids are sleeping, skip before breaksfast, skip when you get home from work and never have to leave your house to exercise and show off your wobbly bits. It's cheap, it's easy, it's all-round cardiovascular fitness and it burns loads of kilojoules

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Another year and I'm feeling good, and relieved. 2008 was huge both in good ways and bad so looking forward to seeing what 2009 throws at me. Became a sloth for the month of December and haven't felt so disgusting in a long time with all the bad food and lack of exercise, so back to it. I rather be able to do all the things I love and have the energy to keep on doing, especially with the mental

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Booty Camp starts on Tuesday. Twice a week at 6.15am for an hour for 4 weeks. Designed by women for women. I'll start tracking my food, measurements and weight from Monday. Looking forward to some inspiration and getting fitter again. I kinda kept up the pizza habit since I got back from the States. Still trying to find something close to the New York slice from Astoria, downstairs from my

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